This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Some years ago WGM predicted that baccarat and slot tournaments would become an important part of the Macau gaming landscape. That premonition has become a reality with MGM leading the charge in the development of this...
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. If Mr Francis Lui, Vice-Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group, is not the most powerful man in the entire Asian gaming industry, he is certainly on the final shortlist of candidates. His father, Dr Lui Che-woo, is...
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. In blackjack, soft 17 is where a player holds an ace and a six (or cards that add up to six), as opposed to hard 17 where the player can easily go bust by hitting. Soft 17 is often played incorrectly. In blackjack you...
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Pai gow is a fantastic game, steeped in Asian heritage, which combines luck, skill and culture. And those pai gow tiles are sure fun to hold! The complexity of pai gow has scared many away, but if you take some time to...
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Golden Week is traditionally a time to spend with friends and family and many Chinese also find themselves on the road. Quite regularly that road leads to Macau! The National Day Golden Week (starting each year on...
